by Jill Burzynski | May 18, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, News Article
The early stages of dementia are often recognized by family members first. Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some...
by Jill Burzynski | May 13, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid, News Article
Often we are asked about qualifying for Medicaid. Sometimes people have collected information from friends and relatives who have navigated the Medicaid system in another state. While Medicaid has Federal implications, it is administered on a state level and state...
by Jill Burzynski | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, News Article
Many of our caregiver clients are dealing with the biggest challenges they have ever faced. Their loved one can no longer toilet, feed, bathe, and dress themselves. Watching a family member lose the ability to function and revert to a childlike state is not only...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog, Financing Long Term Care, Medicaid, News Article
Often we are working with our clients to attain Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid is especially important in the context of skilled nursing; because of the expense involved and the benefit available for institutional care through Medicaid. However, if you or your loved...
by Jill Burzynski | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog, Health Care Advocacy, Medicare, News Article
To fight identity theft for people with Medicare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services is issuing new Medicare cards that will not longer include the Social Security number. According to the AARP identity theft has been on the rise among those age 65 and...
